Both the Doral 405 Mediterra 2011 and the Doral Alegria 2009 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Doral 405 Mediterra 2011 at 45,4 ft versus Doral Alegria 2009 at 45,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Doral Alegria 2009 tips the scales at 30 000 lbs - 5 000 lbs less than the Doral 405 Mediterra 2011 at 25 000 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Doral Alegria 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Doral 405 Mediterra 2011 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Doral Alegria 2009 could be the deciding factor.